Study Desk

The desire of those who are right with God is only good, but the hope of the sinful is anger.

There is one who is free in giving, and yet he grows richer. And there is one who keeps what he should give, but he ends up needing more.

The people curse him who keeps grain for himself, but good comes to him who sells it.

He who looks for good finds favor, but he who looks for wrong-doing will have bad come to him.

He who trusts in his riches will fall, but those who are right with God will grow like a green leaf.

Whoever loves strong teaching loves much learning, but he who hates strong words is foolish.

A good man will get favor from the Lord, but He will punish a man who makes sinful plans.

A man will not stand by doing what is wrong, but the root of those who are right with God will not be moved.

A good wife is the pride and joy of her husband, but she who brings shame is like cancer to his bones.

The thoughts of those who are right with God can be trusted, but the words of the sinful are false.

The words of the sinful lie in wait for blood, but the mouth of the faithful will take them away from trouble.

The sinful are destroyed and are no more, but the house of those who are right with God will stand.

A man will be praised for his wisdom, but a man with a sinful mind will be hated.

A man who is right with God cares for his animal, but the sinful man is hard and has no pity.

He who works his land will have all the bread he needs, but he who follows what is of no worth has no wisdom.

The sinful man wants what sinful men have, but the root of those who are right with God gives fruit.

A sinful man is trapped by the sin of his lips, but those who are right with God will get away from trouble.

The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, but a wise man listens to good teaching.

The anger of a fool is known at once, but a wise man does not speak when he is spoken against.

He who speaks the truth tells what is right, but a liar tells lies.